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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

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    BjoernB:

    Epic - love my 997RS to bits as well - so much smaller and more "911" even if the new products are faster

    I can imagine, that's the one I would love to put next to this one at some point. 997.2 3.8. And a GT4 RS to finish it off. Smiley


    Same here. Smiley


    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    I have to ask but how do you buy an older track without also buying future repairs? Do you have a complete inspection of the car and if so is it done by a Porsche dealer or an independent mechanic?


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    I had a 111pt check carried out by Porsche, and then the car was taken care of by Manthey to set it up/replace parts where necessary. That said they are pretty bulletproof, the main thing is to check the engine didn’t do too many overrevs.


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    👍


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Great outing yesterday together with my friend's 996 RS, and as luck would have it we encountered another 996 RS out on track, 3 out of 682 cars at the same spot at the same time. 

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    And what a great reminder once again how brilliant these cars are on track, so communicative, so light, bulletproof, adjustable, all you could wish for.


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Is there a lot of difference in driving the other one?


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Those shots are amazing.


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    So jealous, would have one over a 992 GT3RS in a heart beat.  Great pics!


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    lexs4:

    So jealous, would have one over a 992 GT3RS in a heart beat.  Great pics!

    I'd love to have them next to each other. Smiley


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    spudgun:

    Is there a lot of difference in driving the other one?

    It's been a while since I've driven the stock one, but quite a bit yes. A lot more comfortable, a bit more 'easy going', the engine doesn't feel to dissimilar (stock definitely has over 400hp as well) torque is the most obvious difference low down, despite me having a titanium exhaust the sound level is almost the same, different timbre.


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    Beautiful


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    The third picture with your car in the back and the other two 996RS in the front is insanely cool!


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    Great pics, Frank!


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    Josef:

    The third picture with your car in the back and the other two 996RS in the front is insanely cool!

    It is but the photographer put some nasty blurry effect on it, I asked for the original.


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    It has been obvious for a long time that Porker is the archetypal GT Porsche kind of person/driver.

    How he ended up with a Ferrari is an enigma


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Always wanted a white/red 996 GT3 RS back in the day. Iconic. kiss


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Porker:
    Josef:

    The third picture with your car in the back and the other two 996RS in the front is insanely cool!

    It is but the photographer put some nasty blurry effect on it, I asked for the original.

    Will be the perfect iPhone background pic!


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    reginos:

    It has been obvious for a long time that Porker is the archetypal GT Porsche kind of person/driver.

    How he ended up with a Ferrari is an enigma


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    Smiley

    That said, a Speciale on the side is still something I wouldn't say no to.

     


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    Those Speciale's are holding their value well too. Not a surprise kiss


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    "I Have Done It!".

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    991 GT3.2 pick up April/May 2018. ( Hairy Chest Spec ).

    Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Exclusive pick up June 2013. ( Shit Box )

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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Some footage of a gentle cruise together (I have to catch up with the others a bit at the beginning of the lap).

    https://youtu.be/y12SOwXzjGM


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    great video Frank  kiss


    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Fantastic to see these 996 on the Ring. How do you compare the driving to the 997 and 991 ?

    How fast can you be ?


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    Gnil:

    Fantastic to see these 996 on the Ring. How do you compare the driving to the 997 and 991 ?

    How fast can you be ?

     It feels quite different, it moves around on the round quite a bit more than a 997. Understeer, oversteer, hopping over undulations, it's certainly more lively and requires to be 'driven' more. At the same time, unless my memory is clouding my impressions, the shell feels stiffer, everything is transmitted nicely and purely through the chassis. My setup on this one is the most extreme of all three I had, so of course that taints the picture somewhat.

    The 991 doesn't really compare, it feels like a different concept, much bigger, much more grip, much quicker, much less 911. Certainly less fun/engaging to drive. To get the 996 moving around when driven hard, it feels a bit like it's dancing. Fantastic sensation. 

    On Spa I was quicker with my 996 than I was with the 997 at the time. The ring I don't know, I think I'd take less liberties there now...


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    Preparing to get out of hibernation.

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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Great pic, great cars, greatest car wash 🤗


    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Porker:

    Some footage of a gentle cruise together (I have to catch up with the others a bit at the beginning of the lap).

    https://youtu.be/y12SOwXzjGM

    Nice shifts FrankSmiley watching your front end bounce brings back my 996 gt2s- hunting tram lining wanderlust!  but nothing more satisfying than squatting and planting them in the corner - the best rush in PORSCHESmileySmiley

    Agree the greater performance of 991 etc less 911 for sure.  handling the 911s weaknesses well were satisfying skills to develop; another favourite - 930 turboSmiley


    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Took the old girl to the Nordschleife for the weekend after 6 months of standstill. Just had to adjust tire pressures and she' ready to go. The perks of having a Porsche...

    Lovely weekend, took my son with me for some (slow) laps, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Until he turned all white. :)

    I in turn thoroughly enjoyed the car once more. Hard to believe it'll celebrate its 20th birthday next year...

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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    Nice going! wink


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    Re: Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS

    nice


     
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